A fantastic example of classic French Sauvignon Blanc. Intense and flowery on the nose with hints of acacia and lime blossom with notes of tropical fruit. The palate follows through from the bouquet and offers a great balance of freshness and flavour, finishing with great length and minerality.
Whispering Angel is today's worldwide reference for Provence Rose. A beautiful pale pink in colour, full of fresh red berry flavours with great concentration and smooth and round finish . Enjoyable with a broad range of cuisine, Whispering Angel is a premium rosé that you can drink from mid-day to midnight.
Country: France
Region: Provence
Grapes: Cinsault, Grenache
ABV: 13%
Domaine des Baumard Côteaux du Layon 2022 375ml
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A very attractive honeyed nose, with lifted yellow fruits and more golden tropical elements such as mango, guava and pineapple. It has a particularly tropical character and a very fresh feel on the palate, with steely minerality and a zippy background acidity giving invigorating tartness to keep the wine luscious and buoyant. The rounded, approachable finish has good length.
Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Grapes: Chenin Blanc
ABV: 12%
VEGAN
Food Match: Rich starters like foie gras or sweetbreads and will see you through to dessert or cheese.
Château La Tour de By Médoc 2014
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Classic, smooth, dry claret with a bit of bottle age. Notes of cassis at the front leading onto subtle hints of leather and tobacco.
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux, Medoc
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
ABV: 13.5%
Darriaud Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2022
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Crisp peach, under-ripe pineapple, honeysuckle and a touch of tangerine all emerge from this medium-bodied, fresh and crisp white that doesn’t lack for intensity or length.
A honeyed nose, with a hints of spice. Fleshy peach fruit on the palate with a fresh, off dry finish.
Country: France
Region: South of France
Grapes: Gros Manseng
ABV: 12.5%
Uva Non Grata Gamay 2023
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Bouncy, crunchy Gamay, this is an irresistible fruit bomb packed with fresh, primary fruit aromas and the delicious soft red berry flavours of gorgeous Gamay at its best.
Country: France
Region: South of France
Grapes: Gamay
ABV: 12.5%
Food Match: if you need to pair a red with an egg dish - look no further! The very soft tannins and ripe fruit character works well with the distinct flavour of eggs.
Maison Antech Blanquette de Limoux Brut Cuvée Françoise NV
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Wonderful, lively bubbly with fresh granny smith apple aromas and flavours.
Aromas of dark cherry and blackberry plus a rich, round palate of red berry fruit are complemented by toasty, vanilla notes that bring a touch of spice to the finish.
Country: France
Region: P Haute Vallée de L’Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon
ABV: 13.5%
Grapes: Pinot Noir
Food Match:Beautiful drinking on its own or with game, robust fish or slow cooked stews.
This is a traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape serious and brooding and benefits from a little time to breath and open up. The palate is complex with herby, tapenade flavours and ripe textured tannins balancing the significant 15% alcohol which is expertly managed and integrated.
Country: France
Region: Châteauneuf - du-Pape
ABV: 15%
Grapes: Grenache 65%, Syrah 20%, Mourvedre 10%
Everyday French Crisp Whites (6)
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Perfect everyday sipping whites, dry, crisp and clean wines. Great for an aperitif or with fish, chicken and salad.
With its pale yellow colour and green reflections, the nose has a ravishing charm: dominated by intense notes of citrus (lemon, grapefruit). It also reveals notes of apple, pear and white flowers. The mouth is beautifully balanced between roundness and a refreshing final vivacity. Delicate spicy, floral and fruity notes persist pleasantly to the finish.
Country: France
Region: Macon, Burgundy
Grapes: Chardonnay
ABV: 12.5%
Château Buisson-Redon Bordeaux Blanc Sauvignon 2023
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A tight, tangy wine, full of green, herbal flavours that are complemented by celery pepperiness and fresh cut grass notes.
Perfumed nose with lemon sherbet, hints of stone fruit and flint. The palate is well balanced with delicate lemon, considerable minerality and hints of creamy citrus on the finish. The wine has a generous palate weight.
Country: France
Region: Alsace
Grapes: 100% Pinot Blanc
ABV: 12.5%
Vegetarian
Turckheim is well known for their respect for wine: combining rigour, skill and patience with technology. Since 1998, wine making has been in the hands of Michel Lihrmann,who selects grapes from 280 growers, over 330 hectares.
Whispering Angel Gift Box of 6 Bottles
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6 bottles of one of the finest roses for a lucky recipient.
Please note that the wine will only be delivered in the pretty pink box if you live in the St Albans area. If we courier it to you, the packaging will be more robust and less attractive! :)
Mourvèdre at its best! Wild flavours of fresh earth, black pepper, cinnamon, bay, cloves and blackberry. The finish is fresh and quite dry. A great way to discover Mourvèdre-dominant wine.
Country: France
Region: Bandol
ABV: 14.5%
Grapes: Mourvèdre 70%, Grenache 20%, Cinsault 10%
Organic
Domaine Lafran-Veyrolles is an estate with a superb terroir and is widely recognised as one of the top three producers in the appellation. Jean-Marie Castell runs this small, traditional estate with just 10ha of vines on the famous red clay soil of Bandol. The estate is nestled in the protective hillsides of the Cadière d'Azur and benefits from a maritime climate. The domaine works with minimal intervention: extremely low yields, organic viticulture and and natural winemaking including very limited sulphur dioxide.
Maison Jean Loron 'Rift 69' Gamay Noir- No added Sulphites
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The Loron Family have been producing great wines from Beaujolais since 1711 and have a peerless reputation!
Country: France
Region: Beaujolais
Grapes: Gamay
ABV: 13%
No added sulphites
Legras & Haas Champagne "Intuition" Brut NV
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A rich and aromatic palate of white fruits, pear, baked apple and apricot. Subtle notes of honey, hazelnuts, dried fruit and brioche. The finish is long, balanced and structured, with a beautiful freshness.
With gentle aromas of rose petals and clementines, the restrained palate is lightly perfumed (as wild flower honey) and long.
Country: France
Region: Alsace
Grapes: Gewurtztraminer
ABV: 13.5%
Matches perfectly with Thai Green Curry
Château La Tour de By Médoc 2018
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Ripe red cherries, blue berries, bramble, pencil shavings, tobacco, spice and cedar on the nose and palate. Complex and rich, will age nicely for at least another 5 years. If drinking now, do decant.
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux, Medoc
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
ABV: 13.5%
Palmer & Co Nectar Demi-Sec Reserve
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An explosion of fruit aromas on the nose: apricot, pear, mango and caramelised pineapple, with a subtle touch of citrus and pink grapefruit. This wine is ample on the palate and displays a very elegant and refreshing acidity, which enhances the delicate and rich character of Nectar Reserve.
Country: France
Region: Reims, Champagne
Grapes: Chardonnay
ABV: 12%
Pouilly Fuissé Domaine Ferrand 2021
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An elegant Pouilly Fuissé showing aromas of fresh mint, peach and citrus that carry through to a fresh and mineral palate. A rich, complex and well balanced wine with remarkable vivacity on the finish.
Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
ABV: 13.5%
Domaine Ferrand is situated in the village of Solutre Pouilly, in the heart of the Pouilly Fuisse appelation of Southern Burgundy. The domaine now comprises of just over 11 hectares of vineyards that have been passed down from Father to Son over 3 generations. Today the domaine is run by Madame Nadine Ferrand whose wines have been well reviewed by the Guide Hachette.
Nuits St Georges Jaffelin 2020
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Red fruit aromas: red currants and raspberries. Full and fruity on the palate, with great length and minerality. The tannins are silky and ripe.
Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
ABV: 13%
Domaine de la Solitude Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2023
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Elegant, with great complexity, with citrus aromas enveloped in layers of minerality and herbal hints. Full-flavoured with a creamy texture, powerful and long finish.